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• WWE Hershey Live Event Results (12/29): AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal, Huge Six Man Tag Match & More! (Photos)

  30-12-2017 21:48 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Hershey Live Event Results
  December 29th, 2017
  Hershey, Pennsylvania
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  The SmackDown Live crew travelled to Hershey last night and put on a solid house show event, which was headlined by a WWE Championship Steel Cage match between AJ Styles and Jinder Mahal.
  The Usos defeated The New Day & Benjamin and Gable to retain SD Live Tag Team Championships
  Sin Cara defeated Tye Dillinger
  Ruby Riott & Sarah Logan&
  
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• Why is Braun Strowman Not On WWE Holiday Tour?, Rusev Day Delivers Message In Response To Xavier Woods’ Tweet

  30-12-2017 21:36
  PWInsider.com has reported that WWE Raw Superstar, Braun Strowman has not been on board with the Holiday Tour for the Raw brand. Strowman partook in the first two nights of the tour, but has been reportedly sent home due to illness. Strowman was sent home Thursday, but no word on his condition as of yet.
  Rusev Day Delivers Rusev Approved Message In Response To Xavier Woods’ Tweet
  In response to Xavier Woods’ Tweet, beginning his United States Championship Campaign, Rusev Day has
  
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• Matt Hardy Hypes Appearance In Toronto Tonight, Roman Reigns Responds To Kurt Angle’s Announcement (Video)

  30-12-2017 21:02 via mandatory.com
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  Matt Hardy Hypes Appearance In Toronto Tonight
  Woken Matt Hardy has hyped up his appearance at WWE’s live event in Toronto tonight, where he will likely face off against Bray Wyatt once again.
  RELATED: ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Teases Queen Rebecca Will Join HimThe #GreatWar has arrived at the Great White North on this FRIGID Eve.
  Tonight, #WWEToronto & I shall… pic.twitter.com/fcinjc9iv4
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATT
  
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• Santana Garrett on Women’s Wrestling Boom, Mae Young Classic, JR Calling Her Match, MLW: Zero Hour & More

  30-12-2017 20:18
  ProWrestling.com’s own Doug Enriquez recently caught up with former Mae Young Classic competitor Santana Garrett, who will be in action at an absolutely STACKED MLW: Zero Hour show this January. Santana has wrestled all around the world for numerous promotions including WWE, Impact Wrestling, Shimmer, Shine Wrestling and is a former NWA World Women’s Champion and Wonder of Stardom Champion.
  You can check out Doug’s full interview with Santana using the player above, or by conn
  
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• AJ Styles Set To Face Sami Zayn On The First SmackDown Live Of 2018

  30-12-2017 19:46 via mandatory.com
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  As revealed on Twitter and WWE.com, WWE champion AJ Styles will square off against Sami Zayn on the first SmackDown Live of 2018. The match, which will follow on from Kevin Owens defeating Styles last week, will be a non-title bout.JUST ANNOUNCED: #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg and @SamiZayn will square off in a non-title match THIS TUESDAY on the first #SDLive of 2018! https://t.co/xoocyxowhL
  — WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2017The post AJ Styles S
  
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• Big Match Announced for First Smackdown LIVE of 2018

  30-12-2017 19:42
  WWE has announced a big match to be taking place on the first episode of Smackdown LIVE in 2018.
  First announced on their Twitter and an article on WWE.com, AJ Styles and Sami Zayn will be squaring off for the first time ever on Smackdown Live.
  These men have come to know each other well in recent weeks, most recently with Sami Zayn interfering in a match where his best friend Kevin Owens went against the WWE Champion, AJ Styles. Thanks to Zayn’s interference, Owens was able to pick up the
  
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• WWE’s 10 Most Underrated Matches of 2017, Which Veteran Superstar is Most Likely To Win A World Title in 2018?

  30-12-2017 19:34
  Had enough of “Best Of” Lists Yet? WWE hasn’t. In a new article on WWE.com, WWE has listed what they consider to be the 10 most underrated matches of 2017. Each match listing includes what WWE says about the match, and then a quote by a superstar that partook in the matchup. You can see the full article in the source link below, but matches listed (in no particular order it seems) are:Randy Orton vs. (Luke) Harper – WWE Elimination Chamber
  WWE Cruiserweight Championship M
  
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• The Genius of NJPW’s Double Main Event

  30-12-2017 19:30
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  At New Japan’s Power Struggle show, the announcement that shocked the wrestling world was made. Chris Jericho will face Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 12, and this match alongside the world title match between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito meant the show now has a double main event. Not only are two main events better than one, but the double main event is a masterstroke from New Japan for more reasons than one.
  There is little argument against the fact that K
  
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• The Genius of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Double Main Event

  30-12-2017 19:30
  At New Japan’s Power Struggle show, the announcement that shocked the wrestling world was made. Chris Jericho will face Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 12, and this match alongside the world title match between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito meant the show now has a double main event. Not only are two main events better than one, but the double main event is a masterstroke from New Japan for more reasons than one.
  There is little argument against the fact that Kenny Omega vs Chris Jerich
  
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• Braun Strowman Sent Home From WWE Holiday Tour Due To Illness

  30-12-2017 19:26 via mandatory.com
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  As reported by PWInsider, WWE superstar Braun Strowman has been sent home from the company’s holiday tour after being taken ill a few days ago. The Monster Among Men took part in the first two events of the tour, but returned home Thursday due to the illness. The severity of the situation hasn’t been confirmed, but regardless, we’d like to wish Braun a speedy recovery.Braun StrowmanCOLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 07: WWE Braun Stowman attends Arnold S
  
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• CFO$ Praises The Usos’ Theme Song, WWE’s 50 Best Instagram Photos Of 2017 (Photos)

  30-12-2017 19:14 via mandatory.com
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  CFO$ Praises The Usos’ Theme Song
  CFO$, who produce the majority of the theme songs that are used for WWE superstars, have praised their recent collaboration with The Usos in a countdown of their favourite theme songs of 2017. The Usos, who are the SD Live Tag Team Champions, have revitalised their career over the last twelve months since turning heel – with their theme song being a big part of their appeal for many.
  RELATED: Tag Team Title
  
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• WWE Albany Live Event Results (12/29): Roman Reigns vs John Cena, Samoa Joe vs Finn Balor & More! (Photos)

  30-12-2017 19:04 via mandatory.com
  WESTWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 05: John Cena attends the premiere of “Daddy’s Home 2” at Regency Village Theatre on November 5, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  WWE Albany Live Event Results
  December 29th, 2017
  Albany, New York
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  WWE’s latest stop on their Holiday Tour came in Albany last night, with a house show that was main evented by a bout between Roman Reigns and John Cena.
  Rhyno, Slater, Goldust, O’Ne
  
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• How Did Matt Hardy Ruin Bayley’s Relationship? (Video) CFO$ Counts Down The Top WWE Themes of 2017

  30-12-2017 18:40
  In a new YouTube Series, WWE Superstar Superfan, Paul Rosenberg sits down with WWE Superstars to talk about their fandom growing up. He sits down to discuss stories, favorite superstars, etc.
  In the premiere episode, Rosenberg sits down with WWE’s resident fangirl, Bayley.
  Bayley discusses how she got into WWE, including how she was a big Team Xtreme fan, and how she was teased for wearing WWE apparel by other kids and teachers.
  One of the funnier moments came from when Bayley noted meetin
  
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• WWE Universe Votes HHH & Kurt Angle As Most Likely Veterans To Become World Champion In 2018

  30-12-2017 18:23 via mandatory.com
  As seen in WWE.com’s official poll, the WWE Universe has determined that Kurt Angle & Triple H are the most likely veterans to capture World Championship gold in 2018. The two men, who are both currently on 34%, are featured in the poll alongside Goldberg and The Undertaker who have received 11% and 22% of the vote respectively.Which of these veteran Superstars is most likely to win a World Title in 2018: @TripleH, @RealKurtAngle, @Goldberg or #Undertaker? https://t.co/UgUjd3Vqkk
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• Kane Walks With Elias, The Hardy Boyz vs MNM (Videos)

  30-12-2017 18:04
  WWE has shown another reason why you should attend their Live Events. It seems that you’ll always see things that wouldn’t normally happen on Raw or Smackdown.
  This time, we see The Big Red Machine, Kane, doing something we’ve never seen him do: sing. In a live event in Albany, NY (full results seen here), Elias came out to insult the crowd, along with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The three started to sing, but were interrupted by Kane, who “walked with Elias” an
  
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• How Did Matt Hardy Ruin Bayley’s Relationship? Kane Walks With Elias, The Hardy Boyz vs MNM (Videos)

  30-12-2017 18:04
  In a new YouTube Series, WWE Superstar Superfan, Paul Rosenberg sits down with WWE Superstars to talk about their fandom growing up. He sits down to discuss stories, favorite superstars, etc.
  In the premiere episode, Rosenberg sits down with WWE’s resident fangirl, Bayley.
  Bayley discusses how she got into WWE, including how she was a big Team Xtreme fan, and how she was teased for wearing WWE apparel by other kids and teachers.
  One of the funnier moments came from when Bayley noted meetin
  
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• WWE Hershey Live Event Results (12/29): Tag Team Titles Defended, Styles vs Mahal in a Steel Cage Match (Photos/Videos)

  30-12-2017 17:36
  WWE Hershey Live Event Results12/29/17Hershey, PAThe Usos defeated New Day and Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin to retain the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championships
  Sin Cara defeated Tye Dillinger.
  Ruby Riott & Sarah Logan defeated Becky Lynch and Naomi.
  Bludgeon Brothers defeated Breezango.
  Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura & Randy Orton defeated Baron Corbin, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
  Rusev, Aiden English & Mojo Rawley defeated The Ascension & Zack Ryder.
  Charlotte defeated Nataly
  
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• UFC 219 Main Card (12/30): Cris Cyborg vs Holly Holm, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Edson Barboza & More! (Videos)

  30-12-2017 17:23 via mandatory.com
  Prepare your knives and pitchforks, wrestling fans, because we’re about to take our weekly venture into the WWE Universe’s equivalent of Lord Voldemort – mixed martial arts.
  Tonight will see the Ultimate Fighting Championship pull the curtain down on 2017, as UFC 219 emanates from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our pals over at Sherdog will have you covered throughout the night with minute by minute coverage, including a full preview of the fight card which you can f
  
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• ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair Answers Your Questions, Who Had The Most Wins On WWE TV This Year? (Videos)

  30-12-2017 17:06
  Ric Flair recently posted a video on his YouTube page, in which he answers fan questions. This is the fifth installment of “Fan Questions With The Nature Boy” and it’s great to see the Two-Time WWE Hall of Famer still interacting with the fans after his recent health scare that put him in a coma just a few months ago.
  Ric answers questions about how he feels about the Cleveland Cavaliers, his fiancé and their future plans, and more.Who Had The Most Victories On WWE TV In
  
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• Impact Wrestling’s Ratings Rise Once Again

  30-12-2017 16:58 via mandatory.com
  As reported by PWInsider, Impact Wrestling’s ratings have gone up for the second consecutive week. The show managed to draw in 285,000 overnight viewers which is up from 269,000 on December 21st. Some fans may not put too much stock into this considering it was a Best of 2017 show, but it’s certainly worth noting considering that it was their biggest audience in more than four months.
   The post Impact Wrestling’s Ratings Rise Once Again appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Ranks Most Memorable Debuts of 2017, Xavier Woods Starts His Campaign To Be United States Champion (Videos)

  30-12-2017 16:49
  As we wind down towards 2018, WWE Continues posting different lists highlighting some of the biggest moments, superstars, and matches of 2017. PW has also gotten in on the action, and PW’s own Mike Killam even recent ranked the Top 10 WWE Female Superstars of 2017, and it’s worth checking out. The most recent was listed on WWE’s YouTube page, which is listed as WWE’s Most Memorable Debuts of 2017. Superstars include Tye Dillinger’s Royal Rumble Debut last year, Bobb
  
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• Update On Vince McMahon’s Football Trademarks

  30-12-2017 16:30 via mandatory.com
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  As reported by PWInsider, there have been some new developments in the Vince McMahon football saga that has been ongoing for a few weeks now.
  Apparently, the UFL trademark which was filed by VKM Ventures has been presented with an initial refusal as a result of a possible conflict with a similar brand. Because of this, work on McMahon’s application will likely be suspended so that VKM Ventures can pull together valid reasons as to why the
  
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• WWE Albany Live Event Results (12/29): Reigns vs Cena Title Match, Steel Cage Match, Hardy vs Wyatt & More (Photos)

  30-12-2017 16:22
  WWE Albany Live Event Results 12/29/17 Albany, NY
  WWE’s Holiday Tour (Raw Brand) results from Albany, NY:
  1.  Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust, Titus O’Neill and Apollo Crews defeated Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, The Revival and Curt Hawkins when Rhyno pinned Hawkins with a spinebuster.
  2.  Enzo pinned Kalisto with a roll up in a Cruiserweight title match.
  3.  Sasha Banks and Bayley defeated Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose when Sonya tapped to the Bank Sta
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Being Free From WWE, Sizzle Reel For New Aro Lucha Promotion, New Wrestle Kingdom Promo (Videos)

  30-12-2017 16:18
  Top Lucha Underground stars Johnny Mundo, Taya Valkyrie and Willie Mack are featured in a sizzle reel for the new promotion Aro Lucha. You can check out the reel above, and below is the official tag line and promotion details.
  AroLucha is high energy, Lucha Libre Entertainment for the ENTIRE Family! AroLucha brings authentic stars, characters, and storylines to its fans through action packed, high flying live shows, social media, and video content. AroLucha is a company that fans can be proud to
  
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• DDP On Helping Justin Credible Following Recent Relapse, Possible Royal Rumble Appearance, Vince McMahon and The XFL

  30-12-2017 15:59
  WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke with Chuck Carroll of CBS Local Sports, and below are some interview highlights:
  The Royal Rumble is right around the corner. What are the odds that we’ll see you make an appearance?
  If they call me, I’ll be there. But if I never get in the ring again, I am so happy to have had the run I had.
  Justin Credible’s unfortunate video just made rounds on social media. Then he posted a lengthy apology, and said that he’s reache
  
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• The Very Latest On Vince McMahon’s XFL and Football Related Trademark Attempts

  30-12-2017 15:45
  As noted, Vince McMahon, his new “Alpha Entertainment LLC”, VKM Ventures and WWE have been applying for trademarks related to both the XFL and what appear to be football related projects.
  According to PWInsider.com, the term “XFL”, which Alpha Entertainment recently applied to trademark, likely will not have any movement until the middle of March, 2018, as there is a ninety day waiting period for all newly trademark applications.
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• We Ranked the Top 10 Female WWE Superstars of 2017; Who Was the Best of the Best?

  30-12-2017 07:00
  Last week we ranked the Top 10 Male WWE Superstars of 2017 as we take a look back on another year come and gone in the world of professional wrestling. Today we’re back to fill out the other end of the equation, with the Top 10 Female WWE Superstars of 2017.
  Now, just like our recent men’s edition this list will only focus on superstars from the WWE main roster, as the men and women from NXT will be getting their own column in the next few days. As for those who were called up f
  
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• Nia Jax On Enzo or Braun For WWE MMC, ‘Jumanji’ Box Office Update, AJ Styles Smashes More Controllers (Videos)

  30-12-2017 06:58
  WWE has released the above video:
  As Raw celebrates its 25th anniversary, past meets present with this recreation of Raw’s first intro with current Team Red Superstars.
  ‘Jumanji’ Box Office Update
  According to Deadline Hollywood, The Rock’s new movie “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, continues to perform well, as the film has amassed over $100 at the International box office. The article adds projections for the coming frame are above $50 million.
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• Modern WWE Superstars Featured in Monday Night Raw Throwback Video, Samoa Joe Loses Family Pet

  30-12-2017 06:51
  Promoting the 25th anniversary of WWE’s flagship titan Monday Night Raw, the company has posted a video on YouTube feature today’s modern superstars set in the theme of Raw’s original intro video package. Check it out below.
  Samoa Joe Tweets on Loss
  WWE Raw Superstar Samoa Joe tweeted on Friday afternoon about the loss of his family cat Ozzy.Awoke to learn we lost this bad ass today. Pets rule, cancer sucks. RIP Ozzie pic.twitter.com/hxfDiwscXW
  — Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) Dec
  
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• ESPN Reveals Its Picks for Male, Female and Tag Team Pro Wrestlers of 2017

  30-12-2017 06:50
  ESPN has published a new article offering their picks for the best male and female pro wrestlers of 2017, and the list contains talents ranging from promotions such as WWE to New Japan Pro Wrestling and more.
  The list for male pro wrestler of the year is in no specific order, and includes names such as AJ Styles, Kenny Omega, Jinder Mahal, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman. On AJ Styles, the article notes the following:
  Let’s take a look at AJ Styles’ pay-per-view résumé
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Bonus Show #1: Royal Rumble 1989

  30-12-2017 05:07
  
  
  Fire up the WWE Network, turn down your TV volume, and watch Royal Rumble 1989 along with us!Dan is joined by Jessica and Mike, The Wrestling Philistine, for a hilarious trip into the past.Listen here:https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Bonus+Show+1.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!The post Ryno Wrestling Review Bonus Show #1: Royal Rumble 1989 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WZ Forum Files #7: What 1st Do You Want To See In 2018?

  30-12-2017 03:33 via mandatory.com
  Design/Lay-Out Credit: A.B. Morales.
  Welcome back to the WZ Forum Files!Every now and then we’ll present a hot topic on wrestling for discussion in the WZ Forums. The topic will be open for a set amount of time and at the end, the best responses will be presented in an article here on the main site.  We’ve already presented the topic and have the best responses right here. Here’s the latest WZ Forum Files topic:What first do you want to see in 2018?
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• WrestleZone’s Top 10 Most Trafficked Headlines Of 2017 (Video)

  30-12-2017 03:20 via mandatory.com
  Here are WrestleZone’s Top 10 Most Trafficked Headlines of 2017!
  These rankings are based off our actual analytics. Thanks for staying tuned to WrestleZone in 2017 and we look forward to bringing you all the latest, breaking pro wrestling news in 2018!
  Related: Latest Rumor Regarding Possible Cena WM34 Match700048058TM00140_Disney_s_DANAHEIM, CA - JULY 15:Actors Dave Bautista (L) and Robert Downey Jr. of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action pr
  
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• Braun Strowman on Being Crushed in a Trash Compactor, Paying His Dues Outside of WWE, His Favorite Video Games & More

  30-12-2017 02:36
  WWE’s resident “Monster Among Men” Braun Strowman recently spoke with the With Spandex podcast on Uproxx.com about a multitude of topics, including the night he was “murdered” inside a garbage compactor, his favorite video games as a kid, skipping NXT television and paying his dues elsewhere and a whole lot more.On how he got so fast despite his size: 
  “I don’t run. If you see me running in real life you better run, because something terrible i
  
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• Brock Lesnar Tops The List of WWE Earners in 2017, How Much Money Did He Make?

  30-12-2017 02:01
  Forbes has revealed the top money makers in WWE this year, and topping the list is Brock Lesnar, who earned a whopping $12 million in 2017.
  Rounding out the top five are as follows:
  2. John Cena ($8 million)3. Triple H ($3.8 million)4. Roman Reigns ($3.5 million)5. Dean Ambrose ($2.7 million)
  Read Also: WWE Teases Lesnar to Get Physical On New Year’s Day Edition of Raw
  The article also noted Big Show and Kane dropped off the top 10 this year, as both of them saw their roles diminished
  
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• This Week’s “Best of 2017” Impact Wrestling Special Draws Highest Viewership Since August

  30-12-2017 01:39
  This week, Impact Wrestling aired part two of its two-part “Best of 2017” special, and ShowBuzz Daily reports the show averaged 285,000 viewers. This is up from the 269,000 viewers who tuned in for part one of the special last week.
  One of the conributing factors to the higher number for this week’s special might have been that Impact aired the main event of Bound for Glory this year, which was previously only available via pay-per-view. The match featured Eli Drake defending t
  
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• When Did Xavier Woods Find Out He Was In The U.S. Title Bracket?, WWE NXT and Cirque du Soleil Join Forces (Videos)

  30-12-2017 01:35
  As noted, WWE revealed the brackets for the United States Championship Tournament that was announced by Daniel Bryan on Smackdown Live. The championship, recently vacated by Dolph Ziggler, will be decided in an eight man tournament, and two men, Bobby Roode and Jinder Mahal have already moved on in the tournament by winning their matches on Smackdown Live.
  New Day member, Xavier Woods, was also announced as part of the tournament, but apparently he didn’t seem to know that. It seems that W
  
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• When did Xavier Woods Find Out He Was In The US Title Bracket? NXT & Cirque du Soleil Join Forces

  30-12-2017 01:35
  As noted, WWE revealed the brackets for the United States Championship Tournament that was announced by Daniel Bryan on Smackdown Live. The championship, recently vacated by Dolph Ziggler, will be decided in an eight man tournament, and two men, Bobby Roode and Jinder Mahal have already moved on in the tournament by winning their matches on Smackdown Live.
  New Day member, Xavier Woods, was also announced as part of the tournament, but apparently he didn’t seem to know that. It seems that W
  
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• Who Did Sports Illustrated Select As the 2017 Pro Wrestler Of the Year?

  30-12-2017 01:30
  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard released the site’s top 10 wrestlers of 2017, and taking the top spot this year was New Japan Pro Wrestling’s IWGP United States Champion Kenny Omega.
  WWE Champion AJ Styles ranked number two on the list, followed by Roman Reigns, John Cena and Braun Strowman rounding out the top 5. Below is what the article had to say on naming Kenny Omega number one:
  Top three matches of 2017: vs. Kazuchika Okada (Wrestle Kingdom 11), vs.
  
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